Onan 3.6kw 120vac generator. [RE-wrenches]

[Jay Peltz, Peltz Power]

Hi John,

Is it full power 120? or a 120/220 split, so you are just pulling 1/2 power?

Jay

Peltz power

"John Blittersdorf, Cent. VT Solar & Wind" wrote:

>   I just installed an SW4024 system with 8 L16 batteries and an Onan 3.6kw
> generator.  It will only produce 10-12 amps AC input charging the new
> batteries.  Anyone know what might be wrong other than the generator has a
> weak output (I have seen that before with some cheap junk generators)  Power
> in is 122VAC and 60 Hz.  It just won't load even at  30 amp AC input and
> battery charging settings on the Trace.  I thought about switching the
> transfer switch and getting some loads on in the house to test the generator
> directly but we can't come close to 12 amps AC with everything in the house
> turned on.  I guess I better start carrying portable electric heaters in my
> tool bag for testing purposes!.  Any ideas?
>
> John Blittersdorf
> Central Vermont Solar and WInd
>
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